单词 | liver |
释义 | liv·er 1 (livər) n. 1. A large, reddish-brown, glandular organ in the abdominal cavity of vertebrates that secretes bile and is active in the formation of certain blood proteins and in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. 2. An organ in invertebrates that is similar to the vertebrate liver. 3. The bile-secreting organ of certain animals, used as food. 4. A dark reddish brown. adj. 1. Made of or flavored with liver:liver pâté. 2. Of a dark reddish brown. [Middle English, fromOld Englishlifer; see leip- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] liver1A. liver B. hepatic vein C. hepatic artery D. portal vein E. common bile duct F. stomach G. cystic duct H. gallbladder |
随便看 |
英语词典包含135693条英英释义在线翻译词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。